This site is for JMU alumni who studied journalism or worked on student or professional publications while at JMU or after graduation. It is open to those alums regardless of their JMU major or current occupation.

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. . . . . . . . . . .The Bluestone, The Breeze, Curio, Southmain, Madison 101
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2001 - now
 
2006
 
Name: Kari Deputy
Year: 2006
JMU Activities: The Bluestone: section producer (03), managing editor (04), editor in chief (05); Curio: editor (06)
Current Job:
I work with ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership as the editorial assistant of their magazine, Associations Now.
Email:
kari.deputy@gmail.com
Location:
Washington, DC
Other: www.asaecenter.org
  Posted: August 24, 2006
   
 
Name: Stephanie Saltzberg
Year: 2006
JMU Activities: The Breeze, Potty Mouth, Curio, Madison 101
Current Job:
Editorial Intern at Elite Traveler Magazine
Email:
s.saltzberg@gmail.com
Location:
New York, NY
Personal:

Before I graduated in May I had an internship lined up in NYC with Elite Traveler Magazine. My time here has been great. Most of the work is fact checking, but I also do image gathering and selection, editing and some writing. Honestly, it doesn't even feel like work when you're researching luxury resorts, yachts, jewelry, etc. It's been a great learning experience and I have definitely made a lot of contacts here in the city. I have been job searching pretty much the whole summer and hope to find something permanent either in NYC or DC.
Other: www.elite-traveler.com
  Posted: August 24, 2006
   
 
Name:
Sharon Schiff
Year:
2006
JMU Activities:
The Breeze, Curio
Current Job:
Education Reporter, The Virginia Gazette
Email:
schiff.sj@gmail.com
Location:
Williamsburg, Va
Personal: During my time at JMU I really had a wonderful chance to explore the field of journalism. I also
came to develop an appreciation for education, enough that I think I may eventually want a career in that field. Right now I am working as an education reporter for a biweekly, local Williamsburg paper. This job has afforded me an opportunity to explore a wide range of educational issues in both secondary and higher education. More specifically, I cover William and Mary campus-wide events, school board meetings, new developments in the Williamsburg James City County School division and the local community college, Thomas Nelson.
  Posted: July 25, 2006
   
 
Name: Katie Yester
Year: 2006
JMU Activities: South Main, Curio
Current Job:
Events Assistant, Assistant Publications Designer
Email:
katherine.yester@gmail.com
Location:
Doha, Qatar
Personal:

I'm currently living at home working at a small local events and publication company. I spend my work days changing file formats, editing photos, and laying out newsletters. I'm finding my experience from magazine production and print comm design useful, in addition to learning new things daily. My current position is short-term (2-3 months). In December, the 15th Asian Games will take place here, and I have secured a press room supervisor position, where I hope to make plenty of contacts at some major news agencies.
  Posted: August 24, 2006
  2004
 
Name: Sarah Manley
Year: 2004
JMU Activities: The Breeze: staff writer, Curio: articles editor/writer, Madison 101: articles editor/writer
Current Job:
Elite Traveler Magazine - Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Email:
manleysd@hotmail.com
Location:
New York, NY
Previous jobs:
Weight Watchers Magazine-editorial intern
Personal:

After two editorial internships I made the switch to sales and marketing. At Elite Traveler Magazine I assist the sales representatives in selling advertising and also help to market the magazine through events. Elite Traveler is a luxury lifestyle and travel magazine that is primarily distributed on private jets. We are always looking for editorial and marketing interns, so feel free to send over resumes!
  Posted: August 24, 2006
   
 
1991 - 2000Back to Top
  2000
 
Name: Julia Filz
Year: 2000
JMU Activities: The Breeze- Senior Writer, JMtv- Producer, Student Ambassador, UPB Exec. Board, SGA, Class Officer, Resident Adviser
Current Job:
Senior Account Executive- Deussen Global Communications
Email:
juliafilz@hotmail.com
Location:
New York, NY
Previous jobs:
PR Manager- Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, PR Manager- Disney On Ice, Communications Director- National Museum of Dentistry
Personal:

I wrote for the Breeze for three years (Freshman- Junior years), before becoming the PR Director for the University Program Board and producing for JMtv my senior year. I found my true calling in Public Relations and currently work at a New York agency, working with such clients as Fairytale Brownies, Garden Groom and La Certeza tequila.
Other: I credit the Breeze with helping me get my first job in PR. In 1998, I covered the visit of a '94 alum who was then a Ringling clown. For background on the story, I called the Ringling corporate offices and interviewed the then-VP of Public Relations. Two years later, I used the clip as a writing sample and the man I interviewed became my very first professional "boss."
  Posted: August 24, 2006
  1998
 
Name: Rachel Roswal
Year: 1998
JMU Activities: Major: Print Journalism and English/minor in Music
JMU Bluestone: Classes Editor (95-96), Features Editor (96-97), Editor in Chief (97-98)
JMU Curio: Staff member (97)
Current Job:
Editor, Nickelodeon Magazine, New York, NY
Email:
rozrs1@gmail.com; rachel.roswal@nick.com
Location:
Verona, NJ
Previous jobs:
Editorial Assistant, MTV Networks; Assistant Editor and Associate Editor, Nickelodeon
Personal:

I live with my husband, Ed Bozek, in Verona, NJ. I am an editor at Nickelodeon Magazine and
also hire and supervise the mag's editorial interns. I have done freelance writing/research for Discovery Books (science classroom supplements), Cranium's Family Fun board game, For Me Magazine, and some freelance copyediting. I would love to hear from my old friends and would be glad to talk to any prospective or recent grads about getting their foot in the door of media outlets in New York City.
Other: Interested in pursuing freelance editing, writing, interviewing
Opportunities: Nickelodeon Magazine editorial internship (email resume
and writing samples if you have them to rachel.roswal@nick.com. Internship is for academic credit: Students only.)
  Posted: June 21, 2006
 
1997
 
Name:
Paula Finkelstein
Year:
1997
JMU Activities:
Assistant News Editor, Police Reporter, staff writer, The Breeze; Editor, staff writer, Curio.
Current Job:
Sr. Marketing Manager, CitiFinancial (a member of Citigroup), Baltimore, Md.
Email:
pbfinks@msn.com (home); finkelsteinp@citifinancial.com
Location:
Owings Mills, MD
Previous jobs:
Copy editor, Fayetteville Observer-Times, Fayetteville, N.C.; Marketing specialist, Walker and
Associates, Welcome, N.C.
Personal:
After a short stint in journalism (working for a daily newspaper), I decided to pursue an
opportunity in marketing. Now I manage both marketing and communications efforts for a division of Citigroup. In my spare time, I've also done some freelance writing and editing, most notably for a Las Vegas business magazine. I'd be happy to speak with prospective and recent grads looking for jobs in either journalism or other areas.
  Posted: June 21, 2006
  1995
 
Name: Kristin (Kennedy) Sanford
Year: 1995
JMU Activities: The Breeze, technical writing, marching band
Current Job:
software developer
Email:
ksanford@goldsys.com
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
Previous jobs:
assistant editor, marketing coordinator
Personal:

I transitioned into the software world in 1998 as a technical support engineer. The company I work for is fairly small, so I was able to get exposure to tech support, technical writing, and code writing all at once. I enjoy what I do and have worked here for over 8 years now. I still help out with our web publications and graphics but my main focus is writing code. I live with my husband, Todd, and our four cats in Boulder, Colorado.
Other: I am linked to "JMU" and "Artful Dodger" on myspace.com under Kristin Sanford
  Posted: August 24, 2006
   
 
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  1981
 
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